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Stayden Family History

Stayden Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Standen, Slayden, Hayden, Scadden, Sanden, Stalder, Gayden, Stassen

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Where is the Stayden family from?

You can see how Stayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stayden families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Stayden family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stayden's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Stayden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stayden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stayden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Stayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Stayden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Stayden. For the veterans among your Stayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Stayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stayden in 1970 was 21, and 94 in 2002.

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